Date of source: Monday, August 21, 2000
In the thesis for his doctorate, Mohammed Younes, tackled the extremely important issue of the colonialist style towards the patriots, during the period from 1882 until 1914. The conflicts when the conquerors wanted their land and wealth, and the patriots tried to defend them.
Date of source: Sunday, August 20, 2000
The issue of Coptic candidates is now being debated and Coptic intellectuals, like Milad Hanna, reject the idea of isolating Copts and keep them waiting until the end of the nomination decision. The author listed many names expected to take part in the next election campaign and compared the...
Date of source: Monday, July 31, 2000
The evening of last Thursday was an evening of strong national feelings. On that evening the heads of Islam and Christianity were gathering in the Marqosia church to celebrate the anniversary of the coming of the Holy Family to Egypt. The Grand Imam of the Azhar and Pope Shenouda III, who were...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 26, 2000
In his interview with Drs. Cornelis Hulsman, Khaled Hamza, asked him about his opinion concerning the relationships between the Muslim and Coptic communities in Egypt as well as about his opinion on both Pope Shenouda and the Sheikh of Al-Azhar. In addition to this he was asked to comment on the...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 27, 2000
In this article, the author speaks about his experience, as a Coptic person, of attending the celebration of prophet Mohammed’s birthday in the Khorshid mosque in Gezirat Badran, after receiving a gracious invitation from Sheikh Fathi Ibrahim, the Imam of the mosque. This experience reminded him of...
Date of source: Monday, April 24, 2000
The comment of Dr. Yehya Hashem Fargal on the article "Islam’s stand towards Christian and Jewish faith" by Magdy Hussein, chief editor of Al Shaab newspaper, was followed by another comment of General Mohamed Shebl, which was published on April 14th, 2000. The author of the present article made...
Date of source: Friday, April 7, 2000
The official and popular welcome of Pope John Paul II reflected Egyptian tolerance and acceptance of "the Other." The Pope’s apology came at the beginning of a new stage in East-West relations characterized by dialog and the pursuit of peace and development. The Pope’s visit also supports the...
Date of source: Friday, April 7, 2000
The Egyptian government and people, Christians and Muslims alike, warmly welcomed Pope John Paul II ’s visit. This universal welcome reflected the tolerance and unity of the Egyptian people. After returning to the Vatican, he announced a historic apology for massacres his forefathers committed...
Date of source: Sunday, March 19, 2000
The Muslim lawyer Ragaa’i Attiya: "There is no other way - in order to go back to the reasons for this case - except confessing that the accusation that was directed in this case - whether by good or bad intention - from the beginning of the investigations that were presented in the case file -...
Date of source: Saturday, March 18, 2000
... I am of the opinion that the one who wants to write about national unity and the political problems of the Copts should deal with this subject in a very objective way and balance this with local and international factors within the framework of human rights and citizenship. One should not just...